about the Galveston College Foundation

A Brief History

Founded in 1996, the Galveston College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that receives gifts, grants, donations and scholarships for the benefit of Galveston College and its students. Since its founding, it has helped more than 2,000 students attain their dream of attending college.

The Galveston College Foundation holds assets of over $22 million, largely restricted in areas of the performance-based Universal Access Community Endowment Scholarship (UA) and Non-Tuition Educational Expenses Fund (aka UA Plus).

The Foundation also manages other named scholarships, special project funds and a Title V Endowment.

Purpose

The Galveston College Foundation is an independent 501 (c)(3) established to support Galveston College through fundraising. Our mission is to support Galveston high school graduates through an earned scholarship program to obtain their first two years of college debt-free regardless of ability to pay.

Vision

The Galveston College Foundation is an organization that actively encourages the community to invest, through it, the funds and other assets and energies needed for Galveston College and its students.

With this effort the Foundation helps the College to operate at a level far above that which can be achieved using only state and federal funding.

Mission Statement

The Galveston College Foundation exists to support and enhance the ability of Galveston College to accomplish its mission of improving people’s lives through lifelong learning.

Goals

Galveston College Foundation seeks:

1. All necessary resources for qualified students to receive scholarship assistance at Galveston College.

2. Strong project partnerships with the College and the community for higher education opportunities.

3. Maintenance of integrated, and fiscally sound management systems.

4. Rigorous public accounting and accountability in management and fiduciary practices.